@Jay Maranan just an FYI, my primary property is 5 stories, of which almost all the carpet in the units has been removed(90%)...the original flooring is beautiful oak, that was original installed over 90 years ago, however, the units that just have the carpet torn up, sanded and stained the original flooring are much louder that the units, that I lay down subfloor, underlayment foam, and new floors over the original solid wood(I know it is sinful to purists, to not refinish the original wood, but it cost more, takes longer, is louder, and less isolation of bugs, and leaves some of the earthquake retrofit hardware exposed, if I do that) ....BUT, with carpet and/or wood floors it will be noisey...that's why the 5th floor are the "PentHouse" units, since no upstairs neighbors, even though identical layout to the below units, they can demand a bit of premium, especially if your new tenant has lived in apartments before.

Also, being extremely diligent about screening them and checking their stated (and maybe unstated) prior landlord references is key to getting a good tenant.Have them fax or email you a copy of their ID and other supporting documents to ensure their identity before running background on them though.

Half of my tenants can barely figure out how to use email, yet alone figure out a system that goes about verifying their identity and such. 

It's also useful to request that the applicant uploads / sends you documents proving their identity and their employment.

Everything I'm reading about it says I should have that information and I should be verifying their identity.

I had one with almost a dozen home sin a dozen states AND each with full identical wardrobes and furniture at each, lol. 

Schools and a community's identity are the big drivers here. 

Three months later a nearly identical unit (purchase condition and floor plan) in the complex sold for more than $50k more.It's not the same coc I see posts about in other areas of the country, but I think in the long term it will prove to be a good investment with appreciation.I'm a real estate agent so that helped a bit saving on commission.

I just want to know if they're a legitimate business and I won't be the victim of identity theft or the like.

For example, they were almost half the price for similar but not identical coverage I purchased from Dee.Happy Investing